Punisher War Journal #2
In "NYC Red," Frank Castle takes on a brutal test of loyalty as his final initiation into the National Force—forced to kill Stuart's girlfriend, Tatiana. When Stuart reaches out to Bridge for help, Frank dons a Captain America-inspired costume and launches a desperate assault on a Mexican lay-up colony, only to be captured by the very enemies he's trying to destroy. Written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Ariel Olivetti, this issue blends relentless tension with a stark, grounded take on Frank’s descent into violence. The cover by Ariel Olivetti captures the grim intensity of the moment.
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As Frank's last initiation into the National Force, he is asked to kill Stuart's girlfriend, Tatiana. Stuart calls in Bridge for help. When the Hate Monger and his forces attack another Mexican lay-up colony, the Punisher puts on his Captain America inspired costume and starts attacking but is quickly captured by the men he is trying to kill.
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